The Living Water Women of Hope Conference 2013 will be presented April 12, 6:30 to 10 p.m., and April 13, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville. The goal of the conference is to treat women to a time away from daily commitments, provide the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian women, refresh in peaceful surroundings, and focus and draw nearer to Christ.

The featured guest speaker will be Elizabeth "Liz" Vinturella, a 19-year Mandeville resident who, in 2011, experienced the tragedy of losing her daughter, Samantha. Vinturella stresses that while her journey is an unwanted one and riddled with grief, the Lord walks with her and continues to reveal His plans for her.

The Rev. Carol Richardson will be the conference's spiritual director. Richardson has been a pastor at St. Timothy's for 11 years and taught the Bible for more than 30. She also has worked with Community Christian Concern in Slidell, and Northshore Hospice, as their bereavement coordinator and pastoral counselor.

Nicole Staley, who graduated from Belmont University in 2011 with a degre in commercial music, will be the praise and worship leader.

Participants are reminded to bring their Bible and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

The cost is $40, which includes lunch on Saturday, food in the hospitality room, and program materials. The $40 non-refundable fee is due with registration.

Small groups, door prizes, a dish fountain project, prayer walk and labyrinth will be featured.

Registration forms are available at St. Timothy UMC, 335 Asbury Drive. For additional details, call 985.626.3307.

ABITA SPRINGS

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Pastor Dustin Bergene at Trinity Lutheran Church in Abita Springs will be focusing on “Names of Wondrous Love” on Wednesday nights this Lenten season. The sermons will focus on how God’s plan of salvation unfolds in Lent through some of the names for Jesus: March 28, “The Lamb”, Thursday Worship 7 p.m.; March 29, “The Alpha and the Omega”, Good Friday Worship 7 p.m.; and March 31 “The Light” Easter Sunrise service 7 a.m., Easter Breakfast 8 a.m., Easter Worship 10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Level and Hickory Streets in Abita Springs. For more information, call the church office at 892,4880 or go online to www.trinityabita.org.

COVINGTON

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN

On Easter Sunday, March 31, Holy Trinity Lutheran Lutheran Church choir will present a musical, "Christ the Redeemer," at its 8 and 10:45 a.m. services. Trish Hunt, Music Director, will direct the choir . Some of the songs to proclaim the message are: "Glorious, Glorious," "Fit for a King," "The Garden Medley," and "Christ the Redemer." The Men's Club will prepare and serve breakfast between services. Maunday Thursday services are scheduled for March 28 at noon and 6:25 p.m. with Holy Coimmunion, and, on Good Friday, March 29, services are at noon and 6:45 p.m.

COVINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Covington Presbyterian Church, 222 S. Jefferson St., will present 'Lenten Lessons and Carols,' a musical cantata and worship service, followed by an Easter egg hunt and potluck lunch (dessert provided) on March 24.

On Maundy Thursday, March 28, services will begin at 6 p.m.

The Easter service, March 31, is at 10:30 a.m.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY

On Resurrection Sunday, March 31, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church choir will present “Christ the Redeemer” at the 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. This presentation, under the direction of Trish Hunt, is a musical celebration of Christ conquering the grave, defeating sin and death, and then rising as the victorious Redeemer and King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Between the services the Men’s Club will sponsor an Easter breakfast.

Maundy Thursday services on March 28 are at noon and 6:45 p.m. with Holy Communion. Good Friday services are March 29 at noon and 6:45 p.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School are located at Louisiana 21 in Flower Estates For information, call the church office at 985.892.6146.

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Easter Triduum and Easter schedule at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, 125 East 19th Ave., is as follows:

Holy Thursday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. morning prayer and 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper, reconciliation following Mass until 9:30 p.m., silent adoration after Mass until 10 p.m., (Adoration Chapel will be closed following morning prayer on Holy Thursday until after the Easter Vigil.).

On Good Friday, March 29, no Masses will be held. Morning prayer will be at 8:30 a.m. and Passion of Our Lord, 3 p.m. Reconciliation following Good Friday services until 5:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday, March, will be observed with morning prayer at 8:30 a.m.; reconciliation, 3 to 4 p.m.; and 8 p.m. Vigil Mass followed by reception in St. Mary's Hall.

On Easter Sunday, March 31, Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m.

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Peter Catholic Church is offering Eucharistic Adoration in the Church following the 5 p.m. Mass for the Feast of Divine Mercy on April 7. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed on the hour for the following intentions: 6 to 7 p.m., Youth; 7 to 8 p.m., Marriages and Family Life; 8 to 9 p.m., Protection of Life. Confessions also will be offered following the 5 p.m. Masses.

'DATE NIGHT' SERIES BEGINS AT ST. PETER

All married couples are invited to St. Peter Catholic Church for a Covenant of Love. “Date Night” will be April 11 and May 13th at 125 East 19th Ave., Covington.

The April “United in Christ, United in Love” topic is “Forgiveness: Love Means Always Having to Say We’re Sorry.” Featured speaker for the evening is Fr. Daniel Brouillette. The May program features “United in Christ, United in Love” series authors, Jason and Elise Angelette, sharing insights on Mary’s gift as model for marriages, and also will offer tools to assure continual growth in our marital love.

The St. Peter Catholic Church’s gatherings for married couples, "United in Love - United in Christ," by Jason Angelette, is a new marriage enrichment series that explores God’s promise for spouses. Discussion, practical application and personal witness from married couples are featured throughout the series. Date Nights are for all married couples... newlyweds, seasoned, thriving, and occasionally challenged.

For information contact the St. Peter Office of Marriage and Family Life, 985.892.9353, mfl@stpeterparish.com. There is no fee for the program, however, love offerings are welcome. Free childcare is provided by reservation. Covenant of Love gatherings are coordinated by St. Peter Parishioners Jeff and Jackie LaCour.

LACOMBE

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AT VILLAGE CHURCH-LUTHERAN

The Village Church – Lutheran at 29180 Highway 190 invites the community to worship on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Church will have a service on Maundy Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. to recall how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and blessed the Lord’s Supper. Good Friday, March 29, a traditional worship service will be held at noon.

A dramatic choral experience at the cross, “We Were There”, will be held on Good Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. The story of the cross is depicted through great masterpieces in museums and stained glass in cathedrals. The choir and actors will take you beyond those efforts by bringing the scene of darkness and tragedy down from the stained glass and perfect poses to tell us the personal stories of those who where there. The event will be held at the church.

The church will conclude its Holy Week celebrations with a joyous Easter celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on March 31 with services at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

MADISONVILLE

MADISONVILLE PRESBYTERIAN

Madisonville Presbyterian Church will have a special Lenten service on Good Friday, March 29, that will focus on "The Last Seven Words of Christ." The worship service will be led by the Rev. Dr. James W. Anderson. Fellowship will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Education Building; and the service will begin at 11 a.m. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Madisonville Presbyterian Church is located at 701 Pine St. For information, call 985.845.8901.

NORTH CROSS CHURCH

North Cross United Methodist Church invites all to celebrate Palm Sunday at 10 a.m. on March 24. The Palm Sunday Picnic and Easter egg hunt will be immediately after worship, with prizes for children of all ages. A special visitor will also make the rounds. There is no charge for any of the food or activities.

On Maundy Thursday, March 28, worship will be observed at 6 p.m. The service will include Holy Communion. All who choose to accept the invitation are welcome to receive the sacrament.

North Cross will observe Good Friday with a solemn service of remembrance at noon, March 29.

All are invited to celebrate the resurrection on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10 a.m.

For more information about these events, call the church office at 985.792.5255. North Cross United Methodist Church is located at 311 Highway 21. Its website is www.northcrosschurch.org.

MANDEVILLE

ST. TIMOTHY ON THE NORTHSHORE UMC

St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church will celebrate the following Holy Week and Easter Sunday services at 335 Asbury Drive.

On Maundy Thursday, the St. Timothy choir will present David Williams' cantata "On the Passion of Christ" on March 27 at 7 p.m. as a part of the church's Maundy Thursday service. The piece chronicles The Last Supper, The Betrayal, and the Crucifixion of Christ. It features baritone Karl Mulling as the voice of Jesus, tenor Travis Bush as the voice of Judas and soprano Keturah Turner as narrator. Rev. Dutch Price will deliver the message and offer communion following the cantata. The service will end with the stripping of the altar.

Easter services will be at 7 a.m., sunrise service in the Memorial Garden; 8:30 and 11 a.m., traditional services in the sanctuary featuring the St. Timothy Choir with brass ensemble and organ; contemporary services, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Highway Building and on March 31, 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary and 11:11 a.m. in the Highway Building; and children's service, 9:45 a.m., on the Driveway Kids Stage in the Family Life Center, featuring an Easter play, music, cookie decorating and egg hunt. For details, call 985.626.3307 or visit www.sttimothyumc.org

SPRING PARADE

“A Spring Parade of Fashion,” a dynamic and inspirational women’s luncheon sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection, will be held April 10 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Benedict’s Plantation in Mandeville “A Spring fresh” fashion show will be presented by a well-known fashion establishment. Following this, inspirational speaker, Sharon Steen, a Stonecroft Ministries-approved speaker, will present “Staging Homes—Making the Perfect First Impression." Tickets may be pre-purchased until closing on April 8 at the Cooper Rooster Antiques and Gifts (892.5171) and Deluca’s Expression in Gold (892.2317) in Covington, as well as Serenity Home and Gifts (951.7724) and Simple Goodness (809.7770) in Mandeville. Tickets are $18, all inclusive, for the event. Free off-site nursery for children 5 and younger is available by reservation by calling 892.9383.

PEARL RIVER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

First Baptist Church of Pearl River, 64541 Highway 3091, invites the community to join with them March 29 at 7 p.m. for a special Resurrection Seminar. The free presentation will be led by Vern Palmisano, M.D., who will discuss the historical and scientific evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

LITTLE UNION MUSICAL

Little Union Missionary Baptist Church will present Pastor Roderick DeFlander's annual pre-anniversary musical on March 30 at 6:30 p.m., at the church, 39070 Haas Road. Featured will be the Anointed Voices of Praise, Angels of Joy Gospel Group, Haze Creek Male Chorus, Epiphany Gospel Singers and more. A special guest will be Joe Cool Davis and his Band. All choirs, soloists, and dance groups are welcome to participate. For information, call the church at 985.863.7678.

ART LECTURE

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church also will sponsor an art lecture series in the Parish Hall, 66192 St. Mary St., Pearl River. The series will be presented April 9 and 16 at 7 p.m., featuring guest lecturer Maureen Flippen, who taught the art and architecture course for the Christendom College Rome Program, 2003-05.

SLIDELL

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will have a Reconciliation Service March 27 at 7:15 p.m. in the church, 3924 Berkley St., Slidell. Several priests will be available.

LAST SUPPER REENACTMENT

The Last Supper Reenactment will be held March 27 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell. This powerful theatrical reenactment will make one feel a part of that night, along with the disciples. See, feel and taste the experience by taking communion during the reenactment. Learn of Jesus' words of love and hope, while witnessing the betrayal of one of his followers. Discover the true meaning of why we celebrate Holy Communion and what it means for our faith and our relationship to and with The Christ. Admission is free. Buses and vans are welcome.

The Holy Week worship schedule at Christ Episcopal Church, 1534 Seventh St., includes: March 24, 8 and 10:30 a.m.; morning prayer, March 26, 9 a.m., and March 27, 9 a.m.; Maundy Thursday service, March 28, 7 p.m.; Good Friday Stations of the Cross, March 29, 7 p.m., services at 7 p.m.; Easter vigil, March 30, 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, March 31, services at 10:30 a.m. (Flowering of the Cross: Members are encouraged to bring fresh cut flowers on Easter Day, and children will be invited to help decorate the Cross during the service.) For details, call 985.643.4531 or email office@christchurchofslidell.com.

LAMB OF GOD LENT

Lamb of God Lutheran Church of Slidell will hold its weekly services on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bible study is held on at 9:15 a.m. During Lent, mid-week worships will be held all Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fellowship soup suppers also will take place those dates at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lamb Of God Lutheran at 985.847.1877. The church is located at 57210 Allen Road in Slidell.

GOOD SHEPHERD

“The Passion of Christ” also will be shown March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. For additional information on either activity, call the church at 985.641.2189 or the Rev. Joseph Arthur at 985.796.6156.

MOUNT OLIVE AME REVIVAL

Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2457 Second St., will have its annual Spring Community Revival March 27-29. The theme will be "How Measureless and Strong is the Love of God" (John 13:34-35). Lecturing March 27 at 6:30 p.m. on "Love and Servitude" will be the Rev. Gary Wood of Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church, Slidell; and Pastor Shovie Ducre of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, Slidell, will be the revivalist. On Maundy Thursday, March 28, a foot wash service will begin at 6:30 p.m.; and, Pastor Keith Sanders of Salter Chapel, Bogalusa, will be the revivalist. On Good Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., a Love Feast is planned; and, Pastor Leonard Craft of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Slidell will be the revivalist. For details, call Mount Olive at 985.641.4960.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is having a annual fundraiser fish fry on Good Friday, March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 35300 Home Estate Drive. Adult plates are $9 each; children under 12, $4 each. Fried potatoes, hush puppies, salad and dessert are included with a dinner. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For information call Rod Busby at 985.445.4395 or the church office 985.641.2109. Good Friday service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

THE ROCK CHURCH

Bro. Marvin and Virigina Gorman will be speaking at Our Holy Spirit Visitation services March 31; the Easter service, 10 a.m.; and also April 1-3 at 7 p.m., at The Rock Church, 1530 Front St., Slidell. For details on this or other services at The Rock Church, call 639.3456.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church will have Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services on March 31 at 10:15 a.m. at 1041 Ninth St., Slidell. Dr. Stephen A. Sanders will preach at both services. The Palm Sunday worship services will be held in the Fellowship Hall and Easter worship will be in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome. On Good Friday the chapel will be open from noon to 2 p.m. for prayer and meditation. For information call the church office, 985.643.0871. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon.

ST. MARGARET MARY

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church will present "Catholicism: Learn What Catholics Believe and Why." Fr. Robert Barron will be the featured presenter April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Evangelization Center of the church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Each month during the "Year of Faith," a different aspect of the Catholic faith will be explored. For information, call 985.649.3055.

KINGDOM REALITY MINISTRTIES

Kingdom Reality Ministries’, 1394 Corporate Square Drive, Slidell, will have a "Spring Forward" program featuring Evangelist Beverly Richardson as the guest speaker. The program will be held April 3-5, 7 p.m. nightly, with a women's brunch, April 6, 10 a.m.

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